The current El Niño is now one of the strongest on record, new data shows, catapulting it into rare “super El Niño” territory, but forecasters believe that La Niña is likely to develop in the coming months. As CNN Weather reports, one of the main ways scientists determine whether El Niño is present, and a […]
This Company Uses Virtual Reality to Train Pilots
Traditional pilot training is expensive and it requires costly equipment, too. But a startup named Loft Dynamics is changing that, with a Virtual Reality training setup that’s more realistic and less expensive. Recently, they opened up a training facility in Santa Monica and Rich on Tech’s Rich DeMuro got to test out the same training equipment that’s now being […]
Megan Thee Stallion Collabs with Nike to show you how to Workout like a “Hot Girl”
Anyone who has seen Megan Thee Stallion’s Instagram has also probably enjoyed her hilarious and relatable workout vlogs. It’s only right — and about time — that the music star released workout gear: “Hot Girl Systems,” her new line with Nike, is finally here. As Fashionista reports, the drop features a range of apparel like Nike Pro shorts, sports bras, cropped tees and more; […]
Are You Eating Too Much Protein?
It’s hard enough to be healthy, but when seemingly informed reporters suggest you’re putting your body in danger by overeating protein, it makes it even harder to know what to eat. First, research suggests that higher amounts of protein are safe and support healthy living, muscle gain, fat loss, and aging. The author of a recent Vox […]
Alligator being kept as a Pet rescued by Oregon State Police
Oregon State Police recently rescued an alligator that was being kept as a pet in Springfield. The police posted about the alligator on social media and said it had apparently been a family pet for about 13 years. Possession of an alligator is prohibited by state law except by permitted wildlife rehabilitation centers and USDA licensed educational or research […]
Epic Games Store – And Fortnite – are Coming to iPhones in 2024
Epic is one step closer to opening its iOS games store in the European Union. As part of its 2023 year in review, Epic Games announced Apple has reinstated its developer account, which means it will finally be able to let users download Fortnite on iPhones again. As The Verge reports, Epic first announced plans to bring its game […]
NOAA finds Only 22 Percent of Coral Reefs Survived Florida Keys Historic Marine Heat Wave
Last week, a team of researchers completed a scientific undertaking to assess the damage from last year’s record-high marine temperatures on restored coral reefs in the Florida Keys. The “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mission: Iconic Reefs” program released the findings Thursday, which focused on 64 locations at five reef sites: Carysfort Reef, Horseshoe Reef, Sombrero Reef, […]
It’s National Sticky Bun Day! Here’s How to Bake Great Buns.
National Sticky Bun Day is observed annually on February 21. Originally known as “schnecken” and still considered to be a Philadelphia specialty, it is believed that the sticky buns origin in the U.S. began in the 18th century when the German settlers brought baking tradition with them when they began settling near Pennsylvania. Famous cousins […]
Choco Tacos will be BACK this Summer!
Fans across the nation were crushed when Klondike discontinued their iconic Choco Taco in 2022. But there is reason to celebrate now that Taco Bell and Salt & Straw ice cream have partnered up to bring back Klondike’s Choco Taco, less than two years after the frozen treat was banished from store shelves. As Fox Business […]
The 8 Biggest Fall Trends from New York Fashion Week
These days, a trend can come out of nowhere: an old movie seeing a resurgence after hitting a streamer, a celebrity hair-color change, a vibe shift… Still, the New York Fashion Week runways remain a steady source of inspiration and a way to get a sense of what’s on the horizon, based on what designers believe we’ll […]